Mutual Interaction of Discourse Structures and Relational Pragmatics in Conversational Influence Attempts.

Owen, William Foster

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ERIC Number: EJ343560

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Publication Date: 1987

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Mutual Interaction of Discourse Structures and Relational Pragmatics in Conversational Influence Attempts.

Owen, William Foster

Southern Speech Communication Journal, v42 n2 p103-27 Win 1987

Presents a model of relational influence attempts (RIAs) in dating and marital couples' conversations. Provides insight into the role that tacit relational knowledge plays in shaping conversation. Links conversation analysis with relationship analysis. Supports the claim that knowledge of relational pragmatics is required to effectively evaluate conversational influence attempts. (JD)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Status, Models, Pragmatics, Speech Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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